Jimmy “Jim” Alexander Shepard, age 81, of King George, Virginia, finally made it home to see his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 12, 2023.  He was born on February 23, 1942, in Tazewell, Virginia, to the late George and Bertha Shepard. Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sarah Shepard, daughter, Amber (Jeffery) Thompson and his beloved grandsons, J. Alexander and Judah Thompson. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved his family deeply and that love reached to his extended family and friends as well. Jim came from a large family and had six siblings. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. After serving, he obtained a position at Safeway as a meat cutter, and enjoyed fulfilling his job there for 43 years. He was a kind man who loved birds, fishing, landscaping and spending time with his family. Most importantly, Jim loved Jesus and his life was a true representation of Him. He will be greatly missed. His family and friends will celebrate his life on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Dahlgren United Methodist Church in Dahlgren, Virginia, at 1 p.m. The burial will take place immediately following at Historyland Memorial Park in King George, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the building fund at Jim’s church: Thrive Christian Fellowship, P.O. Box 210, King George, VA, 22485.